Summary NURS 6531 - STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE• WALDEN UNIVERSITY

NURS 6531 - STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE• WALDEN UNIVERSITY Theme Understanding my body structures, functions and malfunctions. TOPIC My Digestive System Training Hours Sub-topics Anatomy of the GIT Physiology of the GIT Disorders BROAD OBJECTIVE By the end of the topic students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the system’s basics as foundation to build on further knowledge Key Competencies  Knowledge of the systems’ structural anatomy.  Understanding of the structure and their functions.  Understanding what happens in each part of the digestive system  Knowing common terms used in the system  Understand conditions related to the digestive system  Understand digestion of carbohydrate, protein and fats.